獒 (áo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 獒 (áo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 獒 (áo) means "Mastiff". with 14 strokes and the radical 犬.

Q: How do you write 獒 stroke by stroke?

獒 has 14 strokes. The radical is 犬. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 獒 and 猋?

獒 (áo) and 猋 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 獒?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 犬. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 獒?

Common words containing 獒 include: 藏獒 (zàng áo) — Tibetan Mastiff; 獒犬 (áo quǎn) — Mastiff dog; 獒王 (áo wáng) — King of mastiffs.

How to Write 獒

The character 獒 (áo) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犬 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

獒 is pronounced áo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mastiff.

Common Words with 獒

藏獒 zàng áo

Tibetan Mastiff

獒犬 áo quǎn

Mastiff dog

獒王 áo wáng

King of mastiffs

Example Sentences

藏獒长得像狮子。

zàng áo zhǎng dé xiàng shī zi

Tibetan Mastiffs look like lions.

獒犬的力气很大。

áo quǎn de lì qì hěn dà

Mastiffs are very strong.

它是这群狗里的獒王。

tā shì zhè qún gǒu lǐ de áo wáng

It is the king of mastiffs in this pack.

Similar Characters

猋 biāo

猒 yàn

献 xiàn

Practice Writing 獒 (áo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 獒

What does 獒 (áo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 獒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 獒 and 猋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 獒?

What common words use 獒?

How to Write 獒 (áo)